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Sesame Street 1969

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Status
Returning Series
First Aired
November 10, 1969
Last Aired
April 13, 2026
Format
56 seasons · 3,536 eps
Total Runtime
~3182.4 hours (54 min/ep)
Highest Rated Episode
S30E1 "Welcoming Alan (3786)" (★ 10/10)
Created By
Lloyd Morrisett, Joan Ganz Cooney, Jim Henson
Networks
PBS, HBO, National Educational Television
Where to Stream
Netflix, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV
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★ TMDB users: 7.1/10 from 288 votes TV-Y KidsComedy 56 seasons · 3536 eps Returning Series
Community & Your Rating
★ 7.1/10
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What is Sesame Street?

Sesame Street is a television series that premiered on November 10, 1969. The program was broadcast on NET, which served as a precursor to PBS.

Type
TV series
Year
1969
Status
Returning Series
Episodes
3,536
Runtime
54 minutes
First aired
Nov 10, 1969
Last aired
Apr 13, 2026
Original language
EN
Origin
US
Networks
PBS, HBO, National Educational Television, PBS Kids
Genres
Kids, Comedy
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 7.1/10 from 288 votes
Format
56 seasons · 3,536 episodes
Episode runtime
~54 minutes
Status
Returning Series
Networks
PBS, HBO, National Educational Television, PBS Kids, Netflix, HBO Max, Max
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Overview

Sesame Street is a television series that premiered on November 10, 1969. The program was broadcast on NET, which served as a precursor to PBS. The show features a cast of human and Muppet characters who inhabit an inner city street. These inhabitants work to teach preschoolers basic social and educational concepts through the use of songs, games, cartoons, and comedy. During the first season, Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch were the only Muppets to appear regularly in scenes set on the street, while other Muppet characters debuted in separate segments. The development of the series followed years of preparation and five test shows. In the first pilot episode, a character named Gordon greeted two boys named David and Donald, and the episode focused on the letter D. As of 2023, the master recordings for two specific episodes of the series are considered lost media. The production continues to be a long-running educational resource for young viewers, utilizing various media formats to convey its lessons.

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Should you watch it?

“Inhabitants of a unique inner city street teach preschoolers through comedy, songs, and games.”

Reasons to watch
  • engaging educational content
  • diverse cast of humans and muppets
Keep in mind
  • some early episode masters are lost media

Watch it if you are looking for educational content designed to help children grow smarter, stronger, and kinder.

The program is designed for preschool-aged children.

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Season 1 · 130 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →
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Season 8 · 130 episodes Open the complete Season 8 guide & lore primer →
Season 9 · 84 episodes Open the complete Season 9 guide & lore primer →
Season 10 · 130 episodes Open the complete Season 10 guide & lore primer →
Season 11 · 130 episodes Open the complete Season 11 guide & lore primer →
Season 12 · 130 episodes Open the complete Season 12 guide & lore primer →
Season 13 · 31 episodes Open the complete Season 13 guide & lore primer →
Season 14 · 130 episodes Open the complete Season 14 guide & lore primer →
Season 15 · 130 episodes Open the complete Season 15 guide & lore primer →
Season 16 · 130 episodes Open the complete Season 16 guide & lore primer →
Season 17 · 130 episodes Open the complete Season 17 guide & lore primer →
Season 18 · 31 episodes Open the complete Season 18 guide & lore primer →
Season 19 · 33 episodes Open the complete Season 19 guide & lore primer →
Season 20 · 33 episodes Open the complete Season 20 guide & lore primer →
Season 21 · 36 episodes Open the complete Season 21 guide & lore primer →
Season 22 · 130 episodes Open the complete Season 22 guide & lore primer →
Season 23 · 44 episodes Open the complete Season 23 guide & lore primer →
Season 24 · 71 episodes Open the complete Season 24 guide & lore primer →
Season 25 · 31 episodes Open the complete Season 25 guide & lore primer →
Season 26 · 33 episodes Open the complete Season 26 guide & lore primer →
Season 27 · 32 episodes Open the complete Season 27 guide & lore primer →
Season 28 · 56 episodes Open the complete Season 28 guide & lore primer →
Season 29 · 130 episodes Open the complete Season 29 guide & lore primer →
Season 30 · 65 episodes Open the complete Season 30 guide & lore primer →
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Frequently asked questions

When did the series premiere?

The series premiered on November 10, 1969.

What network originally aired the show?

The show premiered on NET, which was a precursor to PBS.

Which muppets appeared regularly in the first season?

Oscar the Grouch and Big Bird were the only muppets to appear regularly in street scenes during the first season.

What methods are used to teach concepts?

The show uses comedy, cartoons, games, and songs to teach basic educational and social concepts.

Are all episodes available?

No, the full episode masters for episodes 12 and 105 are considered lost media as of 2023.

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